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About Ashley Rodriguez
Ashley is the Online Editor for Barista Magazine. She's based in Chicago. If you want to share a story or have a comment, you can reach her at ashley@baristamagazine.com.
News

Dark Hall Coffee Faces Scrutiny After Standing Up for Community Needs

May 3, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Dark Hall Coffee Faces Scrutiny After Standing Up for Community Needs

Emily Spetrino, one of the owners of The Coronado and Dark Hall Coffee, spoke at a city hall meeting against increased budgeting toward police. Afterward, she became the target of Blue Lives Matter groups and […]

10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Kmac and Cill of Floozy Coffee

April 28, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Kmac and Cill of Floozy Coffee

Kristy Mujana (aka Kmac) and Priscilla Fisher (aka Cill) met over a cup of coffee in 2016. Together they launched Floozy Coffee, a roastery in Newcastle, New South Wales, that promotes equity in sourcing and […]

Education

LEAD Scholarship Promotes Diversity in Leadership

April 25, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on LEAD Scholarship Promotes Diversity in Leadership

The Specialty Coffee Association announces LEAD, a new scholarship developed in partnership with S&D Coffee & Tea to promote diversity in leadership and provide opportunities to members of the coffee community. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]

Competitions

Chase The Barista League During Their U.S. Tour

April 24, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Chase The Barista League During Their U.S. Tour

The Barista League, the fun and raucous coffee competition that’s been rambling around Europe, comes to the United States for a four-city tour. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Ashley Day […]

SCA Seattle 2018

The 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships Winners

April 22, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships Winners

The 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships have been filled with lots of amazing routines and talented coffee pros—here are your winners! FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA The winners of the 2018 United States Coffee […]

SCA Seattle 2018

The 2018 U.S. Barista Championship Semifinals Recap

April 22, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The 2018 U.S. Barista Championship Semifinals Recap

Eighteen baristas competed in the semifinal of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round Two. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA Kay Cheon—Dune Coffee Roasters, Santa Barbara, Calif David Castillo— Joe Coffee, […]

SCA Seattle 2018

What We’re Excited About on the Expo Floor

April 21, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on What We’re Excited About on the Expo Floor

The 2018 Global Specialty Coffee Expo is a chance for coffee companies across the world to showcase new machines, ideas, and gadgets. Here’s what we’re excited about. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE We’re here […]

SCA Seattle 2018

All the Finalists in the 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships

April 21, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on All the Finalists in the 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships

The United States Coffee Competitions wrap up on Sunday—here are the finalists competing for the top spots. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of SCA Tomorrow, coffee roasters, tasters, brewers, and baristas will be competing for […]

SCA Seattle 2018

Here Are the Semifinalists for the U.S. Cup Tasters Competition

April 21, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Here Are the Semifinalists for the U.S. Cup Tasters Competition

Day One of the United States Cup Tasters Competition is over—here are the six finalists moving on to compete for the title of the top U.S. Cup Taster. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]

SCA Seattle 2018

Here Are the Semifinalist Baristas for the U.S. Barista Championship

April 20, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Here Are the Semifinalist Baristas for the U.S. Barista Championship

Day One of the United States Barista Championship is over—here are the six semifinalist baristas moving on to the next round! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of the SCA Today, 24 baristas […]

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